College Board · 2026

SAT Exam Guide 2026 (Digital SAT): Topics and Scoring

Digital SAT topics, raw-to-scaled scoring logic, prep plan and approximate calculator. Official scaled conversion is published per administration by College Board.

Total questions
98
Duration
134'
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Topic distribution

  • Reading & Writing

    54 total questions
    • Information & ideas
    • Craft & structure
    • Expression of ideas
    • Standard English conventions
  • Math

    44 total questions
    • Algebra
    • Advanced math
    • Problem solving & data analysis
    • Geometry & trigonometry

Score formula

Digital SAT scaled scores: Reading & Writing (200-800) and Math (200-800), summed to a 400-1600 total. The estimator counts raw correct answers; the official scaled conversion depends on adaptive routing and is published per administration.

Pass note: 1450+ is competitive at most top US universities; thresholds vary by program and admissions cycle.

Source: College Board Digital SAT — Test Specifications

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions and how long is SAT?

98 questions in 134 minutes. Distribution: Reading & Writing: 54, Math: 44.

How is the SAT score calculated?

Digital SAT scaled scores: Reading & Writing (200-800) and Math (200-800), summed to a 400-1600 total. The estimator counts raw correct answers; the official scaled conversion depends on adaptive routing and is published per administration. The on-page calculator lets you input nets and produces an estimate using the 2026 formula.

Which year does the formula apply to?

Sourced from the 2026 College Board guideline (College Board Digital SAT — Test Specifications). The calculator is updated whenever changes are published.

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